#14000-1. Hanover County enjoys a reputation as one of the best-run counties in the country. Located approximately 20 miles north of Richmond, VA, its contemporary life is that of a vibrant rural and suburban locality with a population of approximately 100,000 including the Town of Ashland. We are seeking exceptionally qualified candidates to join the Animal Control team of Officers in giving homeless animals the compassionate care they deserve and enforcing State & County Ordinances associated with animals and human health & safety. Duties include responding to citizen's questions/complaints, impounding lost or homeless animals, controlling epidemic rabies, patrolling/monitoring areas for public safety. Ability to control dangerous/vicious animals, control/prevent livestock destruction, provide information to the public on animal care & ownership, rescue abandoned, injured, or abused animals. HS diploma or equiv. req’d., exp. in public relations, animal care/behavior, law enforcement and knowledge of state & local animal control laws pref. If you are interested in helping to serve and protect the public and promote a safer community through responsible animal ownership and humane care, please visit http://www.hanovercountyjobs.com or call 804-365-6489 (TDD# 365-6140). EOE/MFDV.

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Chula Vista is San Diego County’s second largest city. Located seven miles south of downtown San Diego and seven miles north of the busiest international border crossing in the world, Chula Vista is the crossroads of the San Diego/Baja region.

The City of Chula Vista is seeking an Animal Control Manager to plan, organize, direct and manage the Animal Care Facility operations within the Public Works Department. This position will ensure the enforcement of State and local laws relating to animal control services; investigate complaints; oversee animal care and adoptions, facility maintenance, contract services, field operations and administrative staff and coordinate public education and marketing programs. Responsibilities also include building collaborative relationships with community groups and industry professionals along with providing information to the public. This position provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works as it relates to the Animal Care Facility.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in business management, public administration, zoology, animal science or a closely related field and five years of responsible management level experience in the operation of a municipal or non-profit animal care facility, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Apply by: 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2008. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a City employment application and completed supplemental application form. Applications submitted without a supplemental application form will not be accepted. A full job announcement and access to our on-line application system is available through our website http://www.chulavistaca.gov . If our on-line application process is not convenient for you, you may obtain a hard copy application form by contacting: Chula Vista Human Resources Department, 276 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910, telephone (619) 691-5096.

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Moreno Valley is centrally located in Southern California, 66 miles east of Los Angeles and 100 miles north of San Diego. Moreno Valley’s amenities include more than 32 parks and/or joint-use facilities, quality housing at affordable prices, open spaces, abundant retail centers, industrial developments and social/cultural activities. Isn’t it time you made us your next career choice?

We are seeking an exceptional candidate responsible for the overall management, direction and operation of the City’s Animal Services division. This includes the licensing of animals, enforcement of City ordinances applicable to stray animals, the proper care and treatment of animals in the City Animal Shelter, and administration of a contract for veterinary services. This position requires considerable interaction with the community, pet owners and others with special interest in the care and treatment of animals and a high degree of skill in dealing with sensitive and potentially controversial issues. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution. Position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business or public administration or a related field, plus a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the care and handling of domestic and wild animals, and at least three years in a supervisory or program/project management capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

To apply, submit a completed City of Moreno Valley application to the Human Resources Department located at 14177 Frederick St., P.O. Box 88005, Moreno Valley, CA 92552-0805, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2008. For more information, call (951) 413-3045, or visit our web site at http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us EOE

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The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection agency, is seeking a Director of Field Operations to manage and direct field rescue and emergency sheltering operations. Additional duties include helping to plan, develop, and implement strategies to carry out the HSUS’ field rescue and emergency shelter program; develop and maintain operational contacts with individuals and organizations throughout the country; present training programs throughout the country for volunteers and organizations; forge relationships with national and state-level animal protection professionals to develop standard response protocols; and write internal situation reports. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with animal handling and knowledge of animal protection issues; experience with management of emergency response situations; training to ICS300 or commitment to take and pass required courses within six months; strong organizational, oral, written and public speaking skills; must have ability to work around a variety of animals, and perform hard physical work. Must be available to travel on short notice and work outside normal business hours. Please send resume/cover letter to hrjobs@hsus.org or fax to 301-548-7701.

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The City of Mesa currently has two (2) openings for the position of Animal Control Officer. This position performs duties that include enforcement of City codes such as: leash laws, livestock restrictions, licensing requirements, barking nuisance, vicious dog ordinances, and performs tasks related to the care, control and licensing of animals. Background investigation, polygraph and psychological test battery are required.